Wigglymittens

Procrastination Station

2011-10-08T09:22:00.003+01:00

So I am a student again, (yeah, you do need an MA to become a Librarian). I am already failing to prioritise my workload...

In Your Dreams: Tamagotchi Envy

2011-08-13T18:19:00.000+01:00

Do you remember Tamagotchis? I had a purple and yellow one, and I got bored of it quickly. I had a dream about them a few weeks ago, which is what this drawing is about...

My Grandmother the Gangsta Rapper.

2011-08-04T20:53:00.000+01:00

So this is a bit different to the art stuff I normally post, because it's not a comic, it's something I did when I was on my Art Foundation year, prior to starting my Fine Art BA in 2004. The last time I went back to visit my parents, I found an old sketchbook from that course, which much to my delight contained photographs of my Grandmother posing like a Gangsta rapper. We had to do a project with the catch all title of 'image and identity'. According to my sketchbook, I decided to focus on Gangsta Rap, as it seemed so constructed and full of 'stylistic rules and codes', and also because I hated how 'macho' it was and wanted to have a pop at it. Ahh to be indignant and 18 again.

The sketchbook I found them in makes for slightly painful reading, as the writing and 'research' in it is about as subtle as a brick, and focused in the way that you could only be at that age and before three more years of art school have made you cynical and completely changed everything you thought about art at that time. Lots of it is also cribbed from stuff I read in A Level Sociology books. My love of Richard Billingham's photographs also probably shines through too much, but whatever, I still love these pictures.

I remember my Gran making sure we took the photographs in her 'better' sitting room. Showing her pictures of rappers and getting her to copy them. We frequently had to retake pictures because we kept creasing up with laughter! This was before digital cameras were so commonplace, and I spent quite a lot of my shit pub job wage on film. These photos were taken in 2003, and my Gran is 92 now, a bit less mobile but still just as awesome. Love you Gran.

How's My Leering?

2011-04-21T17:32:00.000+01:00

Cycling in London can be hair raising enough without the addition of sexists on (motorised) wheels. I'm getting really fed up of idiot men who like to hoot and shout at me when I'm cycling. It's NOT flattering, it's fucking annoying. Have some self control and keep your stupid mouth shut. I hope this comic doesn't put anyone off of cycling in London though...getting a bike is one of the best things I've done since moving here!

August 2008

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house hunting

2011-02-07T15:32:00.000Z

Interesting fact...I can't watch Full Metal Jacket without feeling slightly queasy now...

House hunting is crap.

2011-01-25T21:04:00.000Z

In September I moved house. I looked at some horrorshows, including this one. Luckily I found a great place with lovely housemates in the end...phew!

In Your Dreams: Tracksuits

2011-01-25T21:01:00.000Z

Greg Wallace

2011-01-25T20:56:00.001Z

Drew this whilst watching Masterchef.

I'm in someone's zine! Oooh!

2010-10-16T14:16:00.000+01:00

Through the 100 days project I took part in earlier in the year I got to know Sophie, who has recently made a zine called Americas Dreaming, which arrived at my new house last week complete with lovely decorated envelope that can be seen in the photo above- getting good post like this is the best! As part of this issue she interviewed me about my comics, which is one of the reasons I'm blogging about it here, but also because it's a great little zine and you should get a copy! Email her at hellosophiemolAThotmailDOTcom to get a copy! Thanks again Sophie!

Old Stuff.

2010-08-28T20:45:00.000+01:00

I'm going through an incredibly uninspired phase at the moment re: drawing, which sucks, but today I found a folder with some of the first comics I drew inside. They were on my old blog, but they aren't displaying properly there, so I thought I'd upload them here instead. They're a bit self righteous and reflect my interests and lifestyle at the time (I was really into music and I was not enjoying being a student) but they're worth uploading nonetheless I think. Yup.

Why I Hate Thunderstorms

2010-08-28T20:40:00.000+01:00

True story. Drawn in 2006.

Bonjella

2010-08-28T20:37:00.000+01:00

2006. Bad times.

Drum and Bass IN YOUR FACE.

2010-08-28T20:29:00.000+01:00

2005. This comic came out of a conversation I had with my friend Jimmy B...

God Bless the Music Press

2010-08-28T20:19:00.000+01:00

2005. When the NME got really really rubbish.

Ten Things That Should be Banned in Student Homes

2010-08-28T19:51:00.000+01:00

I drew this in 2005 after finding my time in halls of residence somewhat frustrating. Drawn onto lined paper as well.

zine related posting...

2010-05-26T10:20:00.000+01:00

Hello! In case you didn't know already the London Zine Symposium is being held this Saturday, the 29th, at the Rag Factory, Heneage Street (off Brick Lane). It's a great chance to check out lots of different zines and self published stuff, take part in some workshops and generally have a good time. Last year I went with a crippling hangover, but despite this, and the fact the venue was really hot and very crowded I had a great time. Quick plug for my friend Emma who will be there on behalf of the Brighton Zinefest Collective, with lots of good stuff on sale...

Despite my enthusiasm for the Zine Symposium, I won't be there as I'm visiting my parents in Bristol over the weekend. This ties in nicely with my next bit of info though...via the internets I was made aware of this- a call out for donations to a new zine library in Bristol, which seems like a great idea. Donate if you can!

An unwanted visitor...

2010-05-17T16:58:00.001+01:00

So my unemployment time is going to be coming to an end soon, and creatively I have managed very little during this period. Oh dear. Here's a comic about the day a slug decided to take residence in our cutlery drawer. Oh the perils of living in a basement flat with a garden...

couple

2010-05-17T16:55:00.000+01:00

I drew this on the train back to my parents house in Bristol...

my (hypothetical) band is better than your band.

2010-03-22T11:49:00.000Z

Ok, so most post 100 days artistic output has been...limited to say the least, so in the mean time I thought I'd post this comic I did a few years ago for an indiepop zine my friend Amy made called 'Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams'. This comic is really all about how much I like making up band names/concepts but due to a complete lack of musical skill, will never make them a reality. Boo hoo. Anyway:

Whilst I'm on the subject of music, my friend Leah sent me a link to this Kathleen Hanna interview. I hope I'm like her when I'm 40...I thought Kathleen was the bees knees when I was 16, and that's pretty much what I still think now. Also, would anyone like to pay for my flight to NYC so I can check out her zine archive? Pleeeeeease?
More GRITtv

Hopefully there will be more comic/art stuff here soon, because I'm soon to be unemployed and we all know drawing is superior to filling out job application forms right? (well, until you run out of money...)

One Hundred Days Project DAY ONE HUNDRED!!!

2010-03-12T18:49:00.000Z

So that's it. I managed to do a sketchbook page every day for 100 days! I've really enjoyed doing the project, and I do feel a better person for being creative every day even if it is me drawing me sitting in my bed for the millionth time or grumbling about something. I've also loved following everybody else's projects, lots of which are linked to in the sidebar and well worth a look- well done you lot!

Even though the project is over, I'm going to keep updating this blog with drawings, comics and the like, so do check it again if you've enjoyed this stuff! Thanks!

One Hundred Days Project Day Ninety Nine

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One Hundred Days Project Day Ninety Eight 08/03/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Ninety Seven 07/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Ninety Six 06/03/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Ninety Five 05/03/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Ninety Four 04/03/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Ninety Three 03/03/2010

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Camberwell is the 99p shop capital with not one but two 99p stores across the road from each other. Oh yes.

One Hundred Days Project Day Ninety Two 02/03/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Ninety One 01/03/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Ninety 28/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Eighty Nine 27/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Eighty Eight 26/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Eighty Seven 25/02/2010

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I got so into the curling it was untrue. Especially the Norwegian team and their fetching Court Jester Trousers.

One Hundred Days Project Day Eighty Six 24/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Eighty Five 23/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Eighty Four 22/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Eighty Three 21/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Eighty Two 20/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Eighty One 19/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Eighty 18/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Seventy Nine 17/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Seventy Eight 16/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Seventy Seven 15/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Seventy Six 15/02/2010

2010-03-12T16:51:00.000Z

I was hungover, I couldn't take this at the time.

One Hundred Days Project Day Seventy Five 13/02/2010

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Yes, this really is a drawing of Wayne Rooney, copied from a football magazine on the table of a pub I was in that evening. I don't really care about football, but I think Wayne Rooney is hilarious- in my head, whenever he moves he makes a kind of 'duh duh' noise, and talks like a child (as witnessed here). If you do like football and you're reading this, you should head to my friend Mat's blog, because 1) it's about football 2)but it's better than that sounds because a) he writes really well and b) talks about interesting stuff like when he visited Bulgaria and watched a rather mental looking football match there. GO AND SEE.

Progress Update

2010-02-19T23:51:00.000Z

Ok, so I feel like I should write something here to show that my 100 days project hasn't died on it's arse- it hasn't, but I've been signed off of work sick this week, so have no access to a scanner to put anything online. Hopefully I'll have everything uploaded next week. It's weird that there's so little time left of the project- I'm still really enjoying it, and still loving other peoples efforts. I feel particularly honoured to have been plagiarised by Lizzie Poulton as part of the plagiarism week/her project, and Andy's day 80 Masterchef haiku complete with gross Greg Wallace with a giant mouth animation raised a smile on what was otherwise a grotty day. I also sadly missed the 100 Days meetup on Thursday, but will hopefully see some people at the event on the 10th March!

Before I end this ramble, I've got one more 100 days related thing to add. A while ago I posted about a zine swap I did with Matthais, and he's written a blog about my 100 day efforts/comics, which is really cool, AND IN GERMAN!!! Exciting! Anyway, yes. Keep up the good work 100 days people and thanks for looking anyone else.

One Hundred Days Project Day Seventy Four 12/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Seventy Three 11/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Seventy Two 10/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Seventy One 09/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Seventy 08/02/2010

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More or less just a month left of the 100 days project! ooh.

One Hundred Days Project Day Sixty Nine 07/02/2010

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The zines were sent to me by Matthais, who also blogs here. Go and have a look.

One Hundred Days Project Day Sixty Eight 06/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Sixty Seven 05/02/2010

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So on my way home on Thursday night, some guy decided to run up behind me, knock me to the the floor and then attempt to take my bag. He didn't manage to get my bag from me, but he did leave me without skin on my knees. THANKS MATE.

One Hundred Days Project Day Sixty Six 04/02/2010

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I did this drawing in the pub. Joanna doesn't swear as much as this comic suggests, but she still swears quite a lot. Top person- as I've said before I miss the people I worked with in the library...

One Hundred Days Project Day Sixty Five 03/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Sixty Four 02/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Sixty Three 01/02/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Sixty Two 31/01/2010

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Thrilling...although I am so happy about the giant saucepan- I made enough veg chilli to last a week using this beast! yes!

One Hundred Days Project Day Sixty One 30/01/2010

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This is the second cat on lead I've seen in London. I WANT ONE!!!

One Hundred Days Project Day Sixty 29/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Fifty Nine 28/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Fifty Eight 27/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Fifty Seven 26/01/2010

2010-02-01T11:07:00.001Z

I came back from the pub and was flicking through TV channels when I came across the gem that was 'Danny Dyer Meets Gangs'. It would have made amusing viewing in itself, but was made even better by the fact it was based in Brixton, where I live. Of course, being quite drunk made it seem even more hilarious at the time...ahem...

One Hundred Days Project Day Fifty Six 25/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Fifty Five 24/01/2010

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This week, Hundred Days people were asked to theme their submissions for the project around the idea of love. I didn't manage a whole week of this theme- I managed two days, but I got to do a comic about my Gran, who is probably the best person in the world, and the reason that I love drawing so much. Fact.

One Hundred Days Project Day Fifty Four 23/01/2010

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Because there's nothing more funny than harassing your friend at his place of work...

One Hundred Days Project Day Fifty Three 22/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Fifty Two 21/01/2010

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Oh look, another 'Siobhan has a hangover' drawing...

One Hundred Days Project Day Fifty One 20/01/2010

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I miss the people I used to work with at the V&A...

One Hundred Days Project Day Fifty 19/01/2010

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Halfway through! Woo!

One Hundred Days Project Day Forty Nine 18/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Forty Eight 17/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Forty Seven 16/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Forty Six 15/01/2010

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I spent most of this day tearing bits of smelly tracing paper off old photographs, so I decided to draw on some of the waste tracing paper...

One Hundred Days Project Day Forty Five 14/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Forty Four 13/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Forty Three 12/01/2010

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For First Capital Connect.

One Hundred Days Project Day Forty Two 10/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Forty One 10/01/2010

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Days 37-41 uploaded. All from my new chunky and square sketchbook- exciting. Rest to follow this week. Hopefully.

One Hundred Days Project Day Forty 09/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Thirty Nine 08/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Thirty Eight 07/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Thirty Seven 06/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Thirty Six 05/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Thirty Five 04/01/2010

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back...

2010-01-08T15:39:00.001Z

Finally found the time to upload my hundred days stuff. I'd hoped to upload these at the start of the week, but work has been very busy so I didn't have time. These pages are from the sketchbook I just filled up, and there will be more stuff from my new sketchbook on Monday. Exciting! Still really enjoying the project and enjoying seeing everybody elses stuff too.

One Hundred Days Project Day Thirty Four 03/12/2009

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My housemate downloaded 'Command and Conquer' and I found out that if you play the Soviet side one of the 'soldiers' you can have is a BEAR! A BEAR!!!! How good is that?! WAR BEAR!!!

One Hundred Days Project Day Thirty Three 02/01/2010

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One Hundred Days Project Day Thirty Two 01/01/2010

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2010! ooh.

One Hundred Days Project Day Thirty One 31/12/2009

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I spent most of new years eve travelling across the country (Brighton via London) for the evenings festivities. This was the product of boredom and only having one pen to use.

One Hundred Days Project Day Thirty 30/12/2009

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One Hundred Days Project Day Twenty Nine 29/12/2009

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More pathetic...

One Hundred Days Project Day Twenty Eight 28/12/2009

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Yes, I really am this pathetic.

One Hundred Days Project Day Twenty Seven 27/12/2009

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Finally fought the war with the scanner and won. Lots of updates from my time back at my parents/the festive period. Hope you've all had a lovely time...

One Hundred Days Project Day Twenty Six 26/12/2009

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Crap drawing, but I was really hungover/shakey. I forgot to bring my usual art materials, so I'm going through my teenage bedroom and using what I can find instead, like this shonky orange pen.

One Hundred Days Project Day Twenty Five 25/12/2009

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One Hundred Days Project Day Twenty Four 24/12/2009

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This is the curse of being the 'creative' one in the family...

One Hundred Days Project Day Twenty Three 23/12/2009

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You drink this with cucumber. It's delicious.